How To Fix OL632 - Set required status for supertype first

OL632 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Set required status for supertype first

What causes this issue?

The release stage for the object type cannot exceed the release stage
for the relevant supertype.

How to fix this error?

Fistly, set the desired object type status for all supertypes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL632 - Set required status for supertype first ?

  The SAP error message OL632 ("Set required status for supertype first") typically occurs in the context of Object-Oriented Programming in SAP, particularly when dealing with class hierarchies and inheritance. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status management of a supertype (parent class) in relation to its subtypes (child classes).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set a status for a subtype without first setting the required status for its supertype. In SAP, when you have a class hierarchy, the supertype must have its status set before you can manipulate the status of the subtypes. This is often related to the use of status management in business objects, where certain statuses must be defined and activated in a specific order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OL632 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Supertype: Determine which supertype is associated with the subtype you are trying to work with. You can usually find